'Sad We'll Have an Embassy in Cuba Before J'lem'
Republican candidate denounces Obama's plan to open an embassy in Cuba before moving the Israeli embassy to Jerusalem.
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French FM Leaves Iran Talks - For Now
France's foreign minister leaves nuclear talks in Vienna, promises to return on Sunday in the hope that sufficient progress is made.
Kerry: Difficult Issues Remain in Nuclear Talks
Secretary of State tells reporters that progress is being made in talks with Iran, though several difficult issues remain unresolved.
Netanyahu: Terrorists Will Continue to Pay a Price
Netanyahu says Israel will continue to punish terrorists, after the IDF completes sealing of home of Har Nof terrorist.
Netanyahu: Israel, United States Share Same Values
At 4th of July celebration, Netanyahu says Israel and the United States should stand up “to all the forces of militant Islam”.
ISIS Threatens Hamas, Fatah and Israel
ISIS jihadist threatens to uproot Israel, but also says it will topple Hamas for being “insufficiently stringent”.
Rouhani: We'll Resume Nuclear Work
Iran's President threatens that his country would resume its halted nuclear work if world powers go back on a proposed final deal.
Seized Flotilla Ship Arrives at the Ashdod Port
Hours after being seized by naval troops, Swedish ship Marianne arrives at the Ashdod Port.
System Found to Give IAEA Access to Iranian Sites
American officials says P5+1 countries have drawn up a system which will give the IAEA access to all suspect Iranian sites.
Government Urged to Act After Latest Attacks
Acting head of Shomron Regional Council urges government to "act mercilessly against savages who turn civilians into targets".
4 Wounded in Shooting Attack in Binyamin Region
Terrorists open fire on a car near the community of Shvut Rachel, wounding four.
Iran's Foreign Minister Returns Home
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif heads back to Tehran as officials indicate nuclear talks will be extended yet again.
Palestinian Arab Hunger Striker to be Released
Khader Adnan, an Islamic Jihad member who has been on a hunger strike after being detained by Israel, to be released in two weeks.
Navy Takes Over Flotilla Ship
IDF naval fighters board the Swedish Marianne vessel that was attempting to break the blockade on Gaza. No injuries reported.
France Sets Three Conditions for Deal with Iran
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius sets three “indispensable” conditions for a nuclear deal which he says Iran hasn't yet met.
Greek MP Compares Financial Crisis to Holocaust
Greek politician causes outrage after posting an image of Auschwitz with its sign altered to reflect the country's economic crisis.
Obama and Putin Agree 'Unity' Needed in Iran Talks
In their first conversation in months, Obama and Russian President agree about the need to maintain “unity” in nuclear talks with Iran.
Amsterdam Drops Plan to Twin with Tel Aviv
Amsterdam Mayor withdraws plans to twin his city and Tel Aviv due to pressure from other parties over Israeli "occupation".
UN to Netanyahu: Translate Your Words into Actions
UN calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop building in Judea and Samaria as a means of showing commitment to "two-state solution".
Kerry Unfazed by Khamenei's Comments on Deal
Secretary of State says negotiations with Iran will not be affected by Supreme Leader's comments regarding freezing nuclear activity.
UN Urges Israel to Restore Permits to Gazans
Despite rocket attacks on Israel, Ban Ki-moon urges Israel to ease restrictions on travel for Gazans during the month of Ramadan.
U.S. Rejects Sending Gaza Report to UNSC
State Department spokesman says Washington rejects the foundation upon which the UN's biased report on Gaza was written.
IDF Destroys Rocket Launcher Used to Attack Israel
IAF aircraft strike rocket launcher used in attack on the Hof Ashkelon region.
'Government That Allows Rockets Shouldn't Exist'
Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Israel cannot put up with “trickling” of rocket fire, calls on government to take action.
White House: Israel Has Right to Self-Defense
White House reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense after UN report on Gaza, adds it awaits "further outcomes" of Israel's investigation.
Death blow to nuke deal?
Iran Approves Conditions on Nuke Talks
Iran's parliament overwhelmingly approves bill that bar UN inspectors from military sites, undermining talks with the West.
Abbas: 'No Place' for Hamas in New Government
PA chairman tells France's foreign minister that any new Palestinian unity government should not include Hamas.
Former S. African President Rejects Sanctions
Former South African president F.W. de Klerk says sanctions against Israel would be "counterproductive".
French FM Calls to Renew Peace Talks
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius claims that continued Israeli "settlement" construction poses a threat to a final peace deal.
Erekat Recommends PLO Retract Israel Recognition
PLO chief negotiator suggests the PLO retract its recognition of Israel until it recognizes a Palestinian state.
UN Closes Last Shelter for Displaced Gazans
UNRWA closes the last remaining shelter for Palestinian Arabs displaced in last summer's war in Gaza.
Netanyahu Blasts UN 'Hypocrisy'
"There is no limit to the hypocrisy", says PM after UN chief accuses Israel of making Gazan children "suffer".
Switzerland Confirms Spying Investigation
Swiss Attorney General says multiple premises searched in relation to investigation into allegations of hacking of Iran nuclear talks.
State Department Denounces Oren's Assertions
State Department spokesman denounces former ambassador Michael Oren's comments that Obama abandoned Israel.
'We Push Back Against Delegitimization'
Ambassador Samantha Power downplays concerns over Obama's comments on 're-evaluating' policy towards Israel at the UN.
EU Announces New Round of Talks with Iran
New round of nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers will begin this week in Vienna, says the European Commission.
Israeli Source Confirms 'Contacts' with Hamas
Israeli source confirms indirect contacts between Israel and Hamas on the entry of materials to Gaza in exchange for 'quiet.'
Senator 'Alarmed' Over Concessions to Iran
Senator Bob Corker writes President Obama with concerns over alleged far-reaching concessions in Iran talks.
Cyprus: We Thwarted a Hezbollah Plot
Cypriot Foreign Ministry says his country believes it foiled a Hezbollah plot to attack Israelis or Jews on the island.
Kotler: My Remarks Were Misunderstood
Actor Oded Kotler says he did not mean to single out the Likud's voters when he spoke about a “marching herd of beasts” at artists' rally.
